Fan Lianfang was a little confused by Ye Yifan's words, but she couldn't change her mind overnight.
So she asked again, "Even if there's no ancestral grave, shouldn't the man still be the one to take over the household registration? How can men and women be equal?"
Ye Yifan smiled and said, "Who said only men can take the household registration book? Women can too. It's a matter of personal choice. The marriage certificate and the household registration book are not the same thing."
"Then, the children born to women are always boys, and they take the man's surname, right?" Fan Lianfang was steeped in those old-fashioned ideas, and at this moment she suddenly felt that Ye Yifan was subverting her values, and she became a little anxious.
Seeing that Fan Lianfang's emotions were fluctuating greatly, Ye Yifan was even more satisfied, knowing that she had taken it to heart. So he added, "The child's surname does not necessarily have to follow the man's. This can be discussed between the couple. In fact, people's thinking is progressing now, and many ideas are different from before. There are many people in foreign countries who do not have children. This is just a lifestyle choice, because everyone is an independent individual."
Hua Kai also said to Fan Lianfang, "Auntie, Ye Yifan is right. Women are the same. They don't need to live for or depend on men. Women in the city go to work and earn money, and men come home to cook and take care of the children. Men and women are truly equal. If everyone can be filial to their elders and educate their children well, then every family will be simple and happy. Otherwise, wouldn't everything be in chaos? In the future, you will take care of your own family, my mother will take care of her family, and I will take care of my own family after I get married. Why don't we all try to take care of our own families?"
Fan Lianfang fell silent. She knew that Hua Kai and the others were right, but she had raised her own younger brother, and he was the only brother in the family. She still felt sorry for him. Her brother was good to her, and he would always think of her when he had something good to eat.
Hua Kai knew that it was impossible to change Fan Lianfang this time. If it were so easy to change a brother-supporting demon, then she wouldn't be a real brother-supporting demon. That's about enough for today.
She smiled and said to Fan Lianfang, "Auntie, we're just talking casually about the changes we've seen in people in the city. Let's eat."
Jiang Fengxian also tried to smooth things over, saying, "Yes, let's eat. These kids are so knowledgeable. They've studied so much and read so many books. They're all getting into foreign affairs. We've only heard the gist of what they've heard. Let's eat."
Gu Lanying actually understood what she was hearing. She sat down next to Gu Lanyan, and the two exchanged a few glances.
Gu Jinzhou was also clear-headed. Seeing that everyone was backing down, he said, "Let's eat. Lianfang's fish is delicious. You should all try it."
Fan Lianfang had just thought that her family was collectively attacking her, and she was scared because she felt guilty for being in the wrong.
Hearing that everyone had stopped talking about it and that her husband was even praising her, she suddenly felt even more guilty.
She didn't say much during the meal, but Hua Wanjiang and Gu Jinzhou drank and talked happily, making the dinner table quite lively.
After finishing their meal and cleaning up, Gu Ling pulled Hua Kai outside and whispered about what had happened during the meal, laughing heartily as she said that she finally felt her mother was starting to waver on this matter.
Hua Kai told Gu Ling not to be too happy too soon, that things had to be done slowly and that it was impossible to reconcile them so quickly.
In the afternoon, Gu Lanyan made arrangements to go home, saying that as long as everything was fine here, that was enough. Since Ye Yifan had driven here, there was no need to rush and wait for the car. She could get back in half an hour before dark and come back whenever she had free time.
Jiang Fengxian and the others were also worried that Ye Yifan wouldn't be used to being here, so they didn't insist that he stay.
In the evening, Hua Kai and her family drove home.
When they arrived home, it was already dark. Ye Yifan naturally stayed overnight and had no intention of returning to the city.
Hua Kai found it both amusing and exasperating to see someone acting so casually; sometimes this person was quite like a child.
The next day, Ye Yifan stayed there peacefully without mentioning going back to the city.
Around noon, Fourth Aunt Zhao Xiuzhi arrived. She didn't go inside, but spoke a few words to Gu Lanyan in the kitchen, saying that Hua Lin had returned and was at her parents' house. These were all close relatives. She asked Gu Lanyan if she wanted to visit Hua Lin, and if so, to bring millet and eggs. She herself didn't want to go, and didn't know what to say if she did, as it would be awkward.
Gu Lanyan also felt that since they were relatives, she couldn't not go. So, seeing that it wasn't noon yet, she asked Zhao Xiuzhi to wait while she took the things and went. She thought that going in the morning would allow her to calm down, as it's generally better to visit patients in the morning.
Normally, if it were just a miscarriage, there would be no need to visit during the Lunar New Year. However, Hua Lin had surgery, so her immediate family members had to go and see her.
Of course, Gu Lanyan didn't let Hua Kai go, saying that Hua Kai was a girl and it wasn't appropriate for her to visit such a patient during the New Year, so she wouldn't let her go.
Hua Kai didn't want to go either, since Hua Lin wasn't much of a fighter anymore, and there would be no point in her going. The younger ones started cooking at home so that Gu Lan Yan could come back and eat what was ready.
Gu Lanyan returned in about half an hour, saying that Hua Lin didn't want to see anyone and was in a bad mood. After all, with this incident, she wouldn't see her in-laws, and staying at her parents' home wasn't a long-term solution either. Hua Qingsheng still had to get married, so they couldn't let their younger sister stay at home forever. Therefore, Hua Wanhe's house was a mess. Gu Lanyan and Zhao Xiuzhi stood there for a while and then came back, not staying there for long.
While Hua Kai's family was happily eating, Hua Wanhe's family started making a scene again.
Hua Qingsheng looked at Hua Lin with resentment: "Look at yourself, you look like a corpse! Why don't you just die?"
Huo Yanping nudged Hua Qingsheng: "Boss, what are you saying? It's the New Year. Linlin is still your sister no matter what. She has suffered such a great injustice. You can't upset her any further."
Hua Qingsheng was even angrier: "My sister? I wouldn't dare have such a good sister. She got married, but she can't be a good wife. She's always causing trouble and has caused the loss of two children. She even had to be returned to her husband. If I were her, I would just kill myself. What's the point of living?"
Hua Lin was also deeply wronged. She sat up and looked at Hua Qingsheng: "This is also my home, my parents' home. Why can't I come back?"
Hua Qingsheng got even angrier when he saw Hua Lin talking back: "A married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl. I am your son, and I will take care of my parents in their old age and see them off when they die. If you have any shame, go back to the Wang family. I still have to give my parents grandchildren in the future. What hope is there for us if we rely on you?"
These words struck a nerve with Hua Lin. She was infertile and could not have children, and her heart ached terribly. "Hua Qingsheng, you deserve to die even more! I want to take you down with me!" With that, she endured the pain from her wounds, stood up, and lunged at Hua Qingsheng.
Hua Qingsheng was not about to back down, so he started fighting with Hua Lin. Hua Wanhe and Huo Yanping quickly pulled him away. If Hua Lin's cut was reopened, who knows how much money it would cost, and it would also be dangerous.
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